Summer fun turns to tragedy - Groogan
A THIRTEEN-year-old boy is seriously ill in the Royal Victoria Hospital after last night's crash involving a quad bike and a car outside Draperstown.
Two other teenagers were injured in the accident which happened on the Doon Road just before 8pm.
According to local councillor Patsy Groogan, who knows the families of the injured, a piece of summer fun turned to tragedy.
"The boys were out enjoying themselves on the road round where they live and unfortunately for all involved this accident happened," he said.
"Two of them are involved with Ballinascreen GFC and my thoughts are with their families at this terrible time."
Mr Groogan reminded young people of the dangers of quad bikes.
"Quad bikes are very dangerous and I would like to warn young people to be very careful when riding them," he added.
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